One more question on this rifle. I put a Mueller 4.5x14-40 on it and I see that there is no recoil pad. Didn't pay a whole lot of attention before. How is the recoil on this going to be? I bought some 150 gr and 180 gr rounds.

For a point of reference on recoiling guns, I have experience shooting my Mosin with no recoil pad and various 12 gauge shotguns with 2 3/4" slugs. Is the recoil going to be lighter or heavier? Should I consider a recoil pad?

I just picked up one of these rifles about a month ago! It Is the same but was gunsmithed by PO Auckley in Salt lake city to make it even more of a naildriver. Has the original Nikon scope on it and it seems like great glass!!

The 150's will have a bit less felt recoil than the 180's. The '06 should have a bit less recoil than your Mosin and it won't be quite as sharp. It will be more of a push than a smack. Shoot it and find out.

You can always add a pad if you're not comfortable with it. A good recoil pad is important for extended shooting sessions. For walking in the woods and taking a shot now and then, not so much.

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